Three-time NBA champion Danny Green joins The Fumble for a wide-ranging conversation on everything from Ja Morant’s spiral to the shifting power dynamics in college basketball. Green opens up about what went wrong in Memphis, calling Ja’s repeated off-court issues a “habit, not a mistake,” and compares the backlash to O.J. Simpson levels of public fallout .
He also breaks down the Charles Bediako eligibility loophole, calls out the NCAA’s age and transfer chaos, and proposes a two-tiered system to separate young college players from older semi-pro athletes. Green discusses North Carolina’s recruiting slump, Hubert Davis’ hot seat, and why one-and-done talent avoids the Tar Heels.
Plus, he shares powerful reflections on his work with Between the Lines, a prison-based basketball and mentorship initiative that’s helped him stay grounded. He also previews his new shows with Paul Pierce and speaks on legacy, media, and mentorship beyond the court.

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Former Alabama center Charles Bediako has been granted a restraining order allowing him to return to college basketball—despite having already played professionally. After going undrafted in 2023 and signing a two-way contract to play in the G League, Bediako is now heading back to the University of Alabama to use his remaining two years of eligibility .
The legal move is raising eyebrows across the NCAA landscape, with critics arguing it could set a chaotic precedent: players going pro, then circling back to college when things don’t pan out. But others say it’s only fair—after all, athletes in other sports like baseball can do it, and NIL deals have already changed the definition of “amateur” forever. Is this the evolution of player empowerment or a dangerous loophole?

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Indiana capped off a historic 16-0 season by defeating Miami in the national championship game, becoming the first team to post a perfect season in over 130 years. Quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who also took home the Heisman Trophy, delivered a legendary touchdown run—but not everyone is convinced he deserves the No. 1 overall pick. Critics say Mendoza doesn’t have one elite trait, and with NFL scouts skeptical, the quarterback draft class is now under fire .
Meanwhile, attention is turning to the SEC’s growing irrelevance, as the Big Ten claims its third straight national title. Debate also rages around the NCAA’s NIL era, Carson Beck’s comments about not taking classes for two years, and whether the line between college football and the pros has officially blurred. And yes—Michael Irvin got dragged for his playoff takes again.

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